I'm getting a 05' Transcend and was going to get new bindings. I've heard mixed reviews on the Zeus about the release of the binding. I tried on some LF ultra suctions in the past and damn near had to cut the damn things off. I didn't want to get into the same issue. Any thoughts?

Mike ~ I had the Parks just like you and wanted something similar to them. The Zeus felt really good off the water, but once I was riding in them, they were not for me. I traded in the Zeus for the 05 LF Team. Now I have only used them once but man what a difference. The bindings never hurt my feet and even my Parks did a little. The hold is like no other, but not too tight. The binding was a little stiff, but after a few rides they will be just right.

I would suggest that you try the Transits, Team, Sphinx from LF. One of these will definitely suit your needs.

I would suggest the boss it has superior heel lock to prevent lift the dual lace allows a rider to really get a custom fit. Stiff heel response but softer side to side allows for add style when grabbing. But you will still need lube to get in. Everyone as their own opinion and I really like the boss so my 2cents is to try them.

I don't know what others are experiencing, but my 04 Zeus' have amazing heel lock, and are very comfortable. You just have to watch out to not tighten them too much (they're not like belmonts that you just cinch down as tight as they go), If you over tighten, they're really uncomfortable, just tighten till they're comfortable, and they'll hold you there

Toolfan both the 04 and 05 do, in the 04 it was very minor it worked alright however there is a big difference in the 05 they extended the length of it and made it more pronounced. My suggestion is to go to your local shop and try them on, I see that you got the 05 ricky, How does it ride?

I was not talking about the overlay that goes across the mid step of the boot. Heel lock just like in a snowboard boot are the two pieces of material that extend out on the back. Ideally the material should stop right above the heel preventing the heel from lifting hence the name heel lock. Stephan I could be getting my terms confused. So please let me know I am always up for learning something new .

if the boss has a "heel lock", than so does every other binding out there. i mean, is there any binding that markets itself by saying they have zero "heel locking" abilities? they ALL claim they do have some sort of heel lock. its like nike not claiming their shoes are comfy and high-performance.

of the 2 said bindings, the Zues is the only one with an actual "heel lock" mechanism.

Both the Boss and Zeus have the achilles supports. All of our boots do from the $129 Comp and up. We introduced these to the market years ago. If I'm not mistaken, it was 1947. The Zeus does have the heel lock strap. I'm not exactly sure what we call it. I generally refer to it as the strap that goes across your forefoot. Seems to work for me.. The Boss does not have this, thus making it a much more "tweakable" boot. The 04Zeus does not alow a bunch of ankle movement, the 05 a bit more. Both Betterness and Hiltshernerbiggerwiener are correct. Both may be certifiable, but they are correct.